Performer's on-stage death adds to Cirque du Soleil's troubles
Before this tragic accident, the Canadian circus company had already suffered setbacks including layoffs of 400 staff and a string of poorly performing showsSaturday 29 June was supposed to be the day that Cirque du Soleil turned the page on recent financial and artistic setbacks, and sent a message that it was still the most powerful player in live entertainment in Las Vegas. Instead, it ended with the worst tragedy…